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The Politics of Healthcare in Britain
by Stephen Harrison Ruth Mcdonald'This is an excellent textbook for which there is currently a niche in the market. The chapters on rationing, professionalism, politics of clinical knowledge and the politics of democracy and participation are particularly strong and will be invaluable to students of health policy, health studies and health service research' - Professor Michael Calnan, University of Bristol Written by leading academics in their field, this book provides a clear and considered overview of the politics of health care in Britain. Bringing together a wide range of material on both past events and recent developments, the chapters cover issues such as the politics of health professionalism, clinical knowledge and organisation and management. Each chapter offers a a unique combination of theory, historical detail and analysis of contemporary events. It features case studies to illustrate how policy has evolved and developed in recent years, and the implications these changes have for practice. Written in an accessible style the chapters also include comprehensive introductions, summaries and further reading sections. The final chapter is based on three detailed case studies that illuminate the tensions and debates discussed throughout the book. The Politics of Healthcare in Britain is a timely and authoritative textbook that covers a key topic of the curriculum whilst also contributing to topical debates. The book will be essential reading for students of social policy, health policy, public policy and nursing. It will also be of interest to policy makers and practitioners in the field of health care.
The Politics of Maternity
by Rosemary Mander Jo Murphy-LawlessThe evidence surrounding the skills and approaches to support good birth has grown exponentially over the last two decades, but so too have the obstacles facing women and midwives who strive to achieve good birth. This new book critically explores the complex issues surrounding contemporary childbirth practices in a climate which is ever more medicalised amidst greater insecurity at broad social and political levels. The authors offer a rigorous, and thought-provoking, analysis of current clinical, managerial and policy-making environments, and how they have prevented sustaining the kind of progress we need. The Politics of Maternity explores the most hopeful developments such as the abundant evidence for one-to-one care for women, and sets these accounts against the background of changes in health service organisation and provision that block these approaches from becoming an everyday occurrence for women giving birth. The book sets out the case for renewed attention to the politics of childbirth and what this politics must entail if we are to give birth back to women. Designed to help professionals cope with the transition from education to the reality of the system within which they learn and practise, this inspiring book will help to assist them to function and care effectively in a changing health care environment.
The Politics of Physical Activity (Routledge Research in Physical Activity and Health)
by Joe PigginDefining ‘politics’ as contests over ideas, values and visions about what a physically active society could be, this book uses critical analysis to challenge accepted truths about physical activity and therefore opens up a pathway to more effective, and more socially just, physical activity policy. Critiquing global and national physical activity policies which are arguing for significant change to societies around the world, The Politics of Physical Activity presents empirical case studies to illustrate the political dimensions of advocating for physical activity promotion, including discussions of resourcing difficulties, conflicts of interest and opportunity costs. It explores physical activity as a multi-sectoral tool that is being applied to political ideas and policy goals as varied as education, sustainability and social cohesion, and asks what good physical activity really looks like. This is important and provocative reading for any student, researcher, practitioner or policy maker with an interest in physical activity, public health or public policy.
The Politics of Sleep
by Simon J. WilliamsWhy has sleep become increasingly politicized in contemporary society? This book provides an account of the politics of sleep in the late modern age. The future of sleep has become contested and uncertain: something to be defended, downsized or even perhaps (one day) done away with altogether.
The Politics of Stupid: The Cure for Obesity
by Susan PowterNew York Times bestselling author Susan Powter returns with a real-life, commonsense guide to weight loss, complete with her trademark outrageous, uproarious humor. Susan Powter is back with her finest work yet! The Politics of Stupid is a revolutionary weight-loss program that shows people how they can reclaim their bodies and their brains. From food manufacturers to huge government lobbies to the fitness and diet industries, Powter illuminates why obesity is epidemic, and why millions of people are suffering the unnecessary consequences of being overfat and unfit. Inside this book you will learn: Who is the most powerful consumer in America's $276 billion food industry. Susan Powter's Lifestyle X-change program -- a revolutionary, interactive Web-supported program that tells the simple truth about weight loss and is refreshingly Susan Powter. How to motivate yourself to perform thirty minutes of regular cardio and strength training six days a week and achieve maximum results!
Politics of the Womb: Women, Reproduction, and the State in Kenya
by Lynn M. ThomasIn more than a metaphorical sense, the womb has proven to be an important site of political struggle in and about Africa. By examining the political significance--and complex ramifications--of reproductive controversies in twentieth-century Kenya, this book explores why and how control of female initiation, abortion, childbirth, and premarital pregnancy have been crucial to the exercise of colonial and postcolonial power. This innovative book enriches the study of gender, reproduction, sexuality, and African history by revealing how reproductive controversies challenged long-standing social hierarchies and contributed to the construction of new ones that continue to influence the fraught politics of abortion, birth control, female genital cutting, and HIV/AIDS in Africa.
The Politics of Women’s Health Care in the United States
by Marian Lief Palley Howard A. PalleyA look at how the women's health agenda has been reframed in the past several decades.
Polly's Absolutely Worst Birthday Ever
by Frances ThomasPolly comes down with the chickenpox just in time for her ninth birthday.
The Poltergeist
by William G. RollOne bit a woman, leaving puncture wounds all over her body. Another attacked the contents of a warehouse full of glasses and mugs. Yet another lifted furniture into the air, then sent objects flying in another house. These are some of the strange and sometimes terrifying cases collected by poltergeist investigator William Roll. A parapsychologist, Roll studies these "noisy ghosts" to understand what they are and why they do what they do.
Poltergeist Over England: Three Centuries Of Mischievous Ghosts (The Paranormal)
by Harry PriceAn extensive study of poltergeist phenomena which covers many historical cases researched from Price's own extensive occult library such as the Tedworth Drummer, Hinton Ampner, Willington Mill and the Bealings Bells as well as featuring cases with which Harry Price had personal involvement, namely Stella C, Eleonore Zungun, the Battersea poltergeist house & Borley Rectory.Harry Price begins by introducing readers to poltergeists, explaining what poltergeists actually are, the historical background around poltegeists, and what they do, before discussing specific poltergeist cases. With 12 photographs and accompanying explanatory commentaries, showing various places of poltergeist sightings, as well as a photograph of a poltergeist subject, this ebook will leave you full of knowledge and intrigue surrounding poltergeist phenomena.The Paranormal, the new ebook series from F&W Media International Ltd, resurrecting rare titles, classic publications and out-of-print texts, as well as new ebook titles on the supernatural - other-worldly books for the digital age. The series includes a range of paranormal subjects from angels, fairies and UFOs to near-death experiences, vampires, ghosts and witchcraft.
Poltergeists: True Encounters With The World Beyond (True Encounters with the World Beyond #8)
by Hans HolzerParanormal expert Hanz Holzer investigates some of the most famous poltergeists in history Poltergeist is a German term that translates simply to “noisy ghost.” One of the main characteristics of a poltergeist is its high level of activity; it often manifests itself by moving or even throwing objects. Professor Hans Holzer reexamines these most menacing of hauntings, including the famous case of the Bell Witch of Tennessee, a nineteenth-century spirit, and the Millbrae Poltergeist, which crashes around a suburban home.
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Current and Emerging Concepts
by Lubna Pal David B. SeiferNow in a completely newly revised and expanded second edition, this comprehensive text presents the current state of the art in our understanding and management of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), the most common hormonal disorder of reproductive aged women. The numerous bothersome symptoms of PCOS include menstrual irregularities, hirsutism, acne, scalp hair thinning, weigh excess and infertility; additionally, as they age, women with PCOS are at a higher risk for metabolic abnormalities such as diabetes and dyslipidemias, as well as for cardiovascular disease and even certain cancers. Despite improvements in our understanding of this condition, the exact cause/s of PCOS remain elusive; genetic, hormonal, metabolic and environmental underpinnings are all suggested as relevant. All chapters have been updated, with eight new chapters added across seven thematic sections. Part one discusses the epidemiology of PCOS in both adults and adolescents. Part two covers the pathophysiology of PCOS, including genetics, the hypothalamo-pituitary-ovarian and the hypothalamo-pituitary-adrenal axes, insulin resistance, inflammation, and obesity. The next three sections present the various management strategies, medical and surgical, for harnessing the symptomatology, including PCOS-related infertility; these chapters include added case material to provide real-world examples of the treatments in action and their efficacy. Part six covers the comorbidities that women with PCOS commonly encounter, such as issues of mental health, sleep disturbances, endometrial hyperplasia, and cancer, as well as examines the economic burden of PCOS. The final section discusses emerging concepts surrounding possible mechanisms and potential therapeutic approaches to PCOS, including angiogenic dysfunction, the role of vitamin D, future potential therapies to targeted AMH signaling. The closing chapter, by familiarizing the readers with the intergenerational implications of PCOS and by raising awareness of potential “ripple effects”, aims at alerting the community on a need for vigilance as regards the health of PCOS progeny. With contributions from leaders in the field, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Second Edition remains the gold-standard text on this common medical condition and a valuable resource for the wide range of healthcare professionals engaged in caring for the women with PCOS (including but not limited to reproductive endocrinologists, gynecologists, family physicians, dermatologists, mental health professionals), for the aspiring women's health providers of tomorrow, and for the researchers who are striving to unravel the mysteries of the complex entity that PCOS is.
Pon Fin A Tu Apetito Emocional
by The BlokeheadEste libro pretende equiparte con las habilidades necesarias para acabar con el apetito emocional en 30 días. Aprenderás alternativas más saludables que te pueden ayudar con los sentimientos negativos que detonan tus antojos de comida no saludable, cuando estás estresado emocionalmente. Hay, en verdad, esperanza para los que comen por sus emociones.
Ponte en tu piel: Consejos sobre Skincare y estilo de vida para lucir una piel sana y bonita
by Natalia JiménezUna guía para aprender a cuidar tu piel. La piel es el órgano más grande y visible del cuerpo humano. Todos envejecemos, pero es posible hacerlo de forma sana y natural. Por eso, la dermatóloga Natalia Jiménez ha creado una guía fácil y muy completa con las claves para lucir una piel bonita: estilo de vida, alimentación, ejercicio físico y skincare. Un manual para aprender a cuidar nuestra piel de manera efectiva: cuáles son los ingredientes perfectos que tienes que encontrar en una crema, cómo leer una etiqueta correctamente, la importancia del fotoprotector como antiaging, los mejores tratamientos estéticos quirúrgicos y no quirúrgicos y la rutina ideal de cuidado para cara y cuerpo. Un completo libro en el que una de las dermatólogas más prestigiosas de nuestro país nos ayuda a ponernos en nuestra piel. Mi objetivo a lo largo de este libro es dar un enfoque diferente sobre el cuidado de la piel y el proceso de envejecimiento: veremos cómo funciona cada tratamiento, qué es efectivo y en qué no merece la pena invertir. Además, intentaré sustituir el concepto antiaging, que tiene claras connotaciones negativas, por el de better aging: porque envejecer de una forma saludable es posible. La filosofía better aging está ganando terreno en la actualidad, como forma más coherente y respetuosa de cuidarnos con el paso de los años. Mi libro busca ser un manifiesto de esta corriente y acercar al lector todos los secretos del cuidado de la piel, basados en los estudios científicos y en mi experiencia personal en la consulta.
Poop or Get Off the Potty!
by Margaret McNamaraWhen Mason and Mia were babies, they pooped a lot—always in their diapers.Now that they're big kids, it's time to use the potty. But what is the potty for?Naps? NO.Books? NO.Playing the drums? No, no, no!Mason and Mia look ahead to official big-kid territory in Poop or Get off the Potty!, this hilarious, instructive story from with special emphasis on that momentous toddler milestone: pooping in the potty!
The Poop Song
by Eric LitwinA satisfyingly silly picture book sing-along about pooping—a topic kids find hilarious and parents find necessary!Discover how cats, pelicans, space aliens, and even dinosaurs poop in this rollicking, rhyming verse that's sure to elicit giggles. With plenty of hilarious pictures and a catchy chorus that encourages young children to use the toilet, this laugh-out-loud story is the go-to potty training book that every family needs.• A playful approach to potty training• Full of humor that is silly, not disgusting• From the bestselling author of Pete the Cat: I Love my White ShoesEverybody's pooping all day long. That's why we sing the pooping song!A former elementary school teacher, Eric Litwin's books interweave traditional reading methods with music and movement to make learning fun and effective.• Children's books for kids ages 2–4• Perfect for families potty training• Great for fans of silly picture books
Poor Eaters: Helping Children Who Refuse To Eat
by Joel Macht Edward Goldson Sharon Felber TaylorAn accessible overview of anxiety, anxiety disorders, and the effectiveness of various behavioral and drug treatments. .
Pope Benedict XVI
by Stephen MansfieldWhile often regarded as a conservative influence on the church, the Pope and his story defy easy categorization, argues bestselling author Stephen Mansfield. John Paul became a priest only after attending an underground seminary during the Nazi occupation of Poland. To keep his national culture alive during those dark years, young Karol started an outlawed theater troupe. He became a poet and a playwright, and, even after gaining an international reputation as a theologian, he still kept the artist's touch. Mansfield vividly recalls the Pope as the churchman whose courage helped to bring down communism, as the world figure who visited his would-be assassin's prison cell to extend forgiveness, and as the theologically conservative icon who fought for the poor and against the corruptions of capitalism more than any other world leader of his time. He is the first pope to enter a synagogue, the first to apologize for the Holocaust, and the first to visit a concentration camp. What is certain, says Mansfield, is that Pope John Paul II has had a decisive impact on our times, and not only as a religious leader: He has shaped our world as a philosopher, a statesman, an artist, and a "great soul. " In Pope John Paul II, Mansfield examines the Pope's influence on the world specifically from the perspective of a non-Catholic-a committed Christian without fealty to Rome. Mansfield's academic depth, his poetic but widely accessible writing style, and his ability to render complex religious ideas understandable to the non-religious, lend his treatment of Pope John Paul II significance for readers of all philosophies and faiths.
Popper the Poltergeist: The First Haunting Shown on TV (Real-Life Ghost Stories)
by Megan AtwoodIn February 1958, the Herrmann family began to experience strange events at their home in Seaford, New York. The first occurrences were harmless--just caps popping off of bottles. But soon things escalated. Dishes were smashed, bookshelves toppled over, and objects moved. Could these unexplained events have been the work of a devious poltergeist named Popper?
Poppy: The Genus Papaver
by Jenõ BernáthPoppy, the third volume in the series Medicinal and Aromatic Plants - Industrial Profiles presents up-to-date information on Poppy and related species. The introduction emphasizes the importance of Poppy, giving a historical evaluation. in the chapters describing the botany and taxonomy of the genus some novel aspects are discussed, e.g., special m
The Popular Practice of Yoga (Routledge Library Editions: Yoga #6)
by K.V. MulbagalaThis book, first published in 1935, is an early western study of the practice of yoga. It examines the theories of yoga, and attempts to understand and explain its philosophy and beliefs.
Population Health in America (Sociology in the Twenty-First Century #5)
by Robert A. Hummer Erin R. HamiltonIn this engaging and accessibly written book, Population Health in America weaves demographic data with social theory and research to help students understand health patterns and trends in the U.S. population. While life expectancy was estimated to be just 37 years in the United States in 1870, today it is more than twice as long, at over 78 years. Yet today, life expectancy in the U.S. lags behind almost all other wealthy countries. Within the U.S., there are substantial social inequalities in health and mortality: women live longer but less healthier lives than men; African Americans and Native Americans live far shorter lives than Asian Americans and White Americans; and socioeconomic inequalities in health have been widening over the past 20 years. What accounts for these population health patterns and trends? Inviting students to delve into population health trends and disparities, demographers Robert Hummer and Erin Hamilton provide an easily understandable historical and contemporary portrait of U.S. population health. Perfect for courses such as population health, medical or health sociology, social epidemiology, health disparities, demography, and others, as well as for academic researchers and lay persons interested in better understanding the overall health of the country, Population Health in America also challenges students, academics, and the public to understand current health policy priorities and to ask whether considerably different directions are needed.
Por fin duermo: El método definitivo para un buen descanso
by Dra. Nuria RoureRecupera tus noches de sueño y tu energía con el método Duerme, Descansa, Vive. La guía definitiva para dormir bien, por una de las mayores expertas y divulgadoras de España. Si existe una conducta que todos realizamos es dormir. Todos dormimos, mejor o peor, más o menos horas, porque el sueño es necesario para la vida. No obstante, parece que dormir bien ya no es lo natural para las personas. Datos de la Organización Mundial de la Salud estiman que la mitad la población mundial duerme mal y se prevé que esta cifra vaya en aumento si no se modifican los hábitos y el estilo de vida que llevamos actualmente en las sociedades modernas. En Por fin duermo, la doctora Nuria Roure convierte en libro el método propio que lleva quince años utilizando para ayudar a cientos de personas de todas las edades (niños, adolescentes, adultos y ancianos) a tener un sueño más reparador y a despertarse descansadas, con más energía y mejor humor. El libro nos ofrece las pautas y estrategias que, en poco tiempo, asegurarán un cambio en nuestro descanso y nos ayudarán a mejorar nuestra salud y rendimiento diario, así como a paliar enfermedades como las migrañas, la hipertensión, la obesidad, el estrés o la depresión.
¿Por qué algunos swamis son gordos?
by Ava Greene“¿Por qué algunos swamis son gordos?” es un acercamiento informal a la búsqueda de la verdad. Iluminación y verdad —¿qué son y dónde están? W. M. Raebeck, instructora de yoga californiana, lleva su alma hacia una búsqueda que es tanto espontánea como agonizante. Sus vociferaciones de media noche —que incluyen realizaciones lúcidas, preguntas cósmicas, y desvíos extravagantes— nos guían con facilidad. Y aún así, el “amanecer” metafísico que tanto anhela, se mantiene lejos de su alcance. No es hasta que Raebeck, con impotencia, admite que no está llegando a ningún lugar, que una verdadera calma se instala en ella. Es entonces cuando se tropieza con la escena de su búsqueda: esa entrega (desde nuestros propios diseños) puede ser el camino más directo, mientras que intentarlo demasiado puede llevar a más de lo mismo. “¿Por qué algunos swamis son gordos?” es una mirada no tan seria hacia lo sagrado. Te perderás y te encontrarás en la escritura pura y enérgica de W. M. Raebeck. Su candor te acerca hacia tu voz interior. Y su tracción valiente no deja de traerte al momento presente, la experiencia escurridiza que más importa. Fragmento: La "iluminación", es solo una herramienta. Lo que haces con ella, cómo la usas para hacer la paz, cómo sirves al universo, ese es el próximo paso. Algunas personas no tienen que esforzarse para hacer estas cosas. Como lanzar timidamente la pelota sobre la cerca, sus vidas se tiñen con esa devoción desde el principio —pescadores griegos, cultivadores de arroz en Indonesia, esos que no pierden ni un minuto, se levantan con el sol y realizan el trabajo del día, de manera cíclica como la naturaleza. Avanzan inocentemente por el calendario, década tras década, se casan, son padres, envejecen, y luego mueren; lanzan la pelota fuera de la zona de juego con el primer golpe; caminan por las bases. No se sienten ni cansados ni parte del problema. En algún mom
¿Por qué engordamos?: El mejor método para eliminar la grasa
by María Dolores SaavedraLa dietista de Carlota Corredera te da las claves de la nutrición para encontrar una dieta saludable y ajustada a tu cuerpo y edad. Todos queremos sentirnos bien y proyectar una imagen saludable. <P><P>Sin embargo, la obesidad, y sobre todo la infantil, crece de forma alarmante en el mundo civilizado, hasta el punto de que la OMS la define como la «epidemia del siglo XXI». <P><P>¿Qué está pasando? ¿Han cambiado tanto nuestras costumbres para justificar que actualmente 1 de cada 3 españoles sea obeso? ¿Por qué nos cuesta tanto adelgazar? ¿Por qué no funcionan las dietas? ¿Es bueno ayunar? ¿Qué debemos cenar? <P><P>La doctora Saavedra, especialista en genética médica y endocrinología, nos explica, de forma pormenorizada y clara, por qué engordamos, y nos advierte de la importancia de escoger bien los alimentos que comemos en cada momento del día para olvidarnos de la báscula y del temido recuento de las calorías para siempre. <P><P>El libro incorpora además incontables consejos prácticos y de hábitos de conducta saludables, y concluye con ejemplos de menús para empezar cuanto antes una dieta equilibrada, sana y, sobre todo, definitiva.